B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology 

at SHUATS, Allahabad

SHUATS offers various courses in the field of Agriculture, such as BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Horticulture, and more. In each of these courses, twenty-five percent (25%) of the total seats are filled through all India entrance tests conducted by ICAR. Moreover, these seats are inclusive of Christian and general candidates.

The official placement report or brochure is yet to be released. However, the NIRF report 2024 is out, which incorporates the 2023 statistics. Out of 50 BPharma graduates 1 was placed in the 2023 drive. Further, 2 out of 6 MPharma students were placed. Check the key highlights of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences placements 2023 for Pharmacy courses from the table below:

NOTE: The aforementioned details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The average package offered in recent placements is not out yet. As per the NIRF report 2024, the median package offered to BPharma and MPharma students during 2023 placements stood at INR 1.20 LPA and INR 1.87 LPA, respectively. The following table represents the SHUATS placement package trends for the past three years: 

NOTE: The above salary data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

For applying for BTech at SHUATS Allahabad one must have completed 12th from CBSE or UP board with atleat 50% marks for general category and 45% for reserved category.

After satisfying this criteria, students have to qualify the SHIATS entrance exam. Which completely merit based.

For few courses like agricultural, food technology and dairy specialisation BTech, there is another entrance called SOET (SHUATS online entrance exam)

Yes, SHUATS does extend financial support to Christian students. Students belonging to the aforementioned category can avail Yeshu Darbar Scholarship. These scholarships are available only to poor and needy Christian students. They must submit the following documents while applying:

• Letter of recommendation from the Pastor of the Church duly authenticated by the Senior Pastor or Bishop
• Baptism Certificate/Confirmation Certificate
• Parent's Income Certificate

SHUATS is one of the premier Universities in Allahabad and has been receiving rankings from major bodies in India. As per the 2023 rankings, SHUATS has been ranked 70th in the NIRF Pharmacy rankings. Similarly, for the years 2022 and 2020, SHUATS achieved 79th and 56th respectively in the NIRF Pharmacy rankings. SHUATS NIRF rankings are tabulated in the table below:

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU) is ranked 127th in India and 3527th globally in 2023. It scored in the top 50% across 29 research topics and is known for its research output, academic publications, citations, and the impact of notable alumni. The university is a very large-sized coeducational institution with a significant number of academic employees and a wide range of courses and programs. It is accredited with a "B+" CGPA (2.96) grade by NAAC and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and research level courses in various disciplines. In terms of specific rankings, SGBAU's B.Tech programme was ranked 99 out of 170 colleges in India in 2023. The university also offers decent placement opportunities to its students

SHUATS Allahabad can be reached via the major modes of transportation. Students can arrive at the Prayagraj Airport and take a short 30-minute drive to reach the university campus. Further, students who opt for railways route can reach the Prayagraj Junction Railway Station and take a mere 20-minute drive to reach Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences.

The ranking of the University College of Engineering, Kakinada (UCEK) exhibits variability depending on the ranking agency and specific academic programs. In the national context, as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2021, UCEK secured the 123rd rank in the Engineering category, underlining its favorable position among engineering colleges in India. Similarly, The Week's 2023 ranking placed UCEK at the 90th position for Engineering, reinforcing its positive standing within the national landscape. 

 Also, rankings may vary at the departmental level, with certain departments like Computer Science and Engineering potentially achieving higher standings compared to others. For a comprehensive evaluation, considering program-specific rankings becomes crucial, allowing prospective students to discern the strengths and recognition associated with individual academic disciplines.